Effective date: March 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Lisa Ligammari, LCSW Counseling Services & Associates (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit lisaligammaricounseling.com (the “Website”).
Important note about therapy privacy (HIPAA): This Website Privacy Policy covers information collected through the Website (like contact requests). If you become a client, your clinical records and protected health information (PHI) are handled under our Notice of Privacy Practices and other client paperwork you receive (HIPAA-related policies).
Who we are
Practice: Lisa Ligammari, LCSW Counseling Services & Associates
Locations:
- 315 Route 34, Suite 106, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
- 80 Bridge Plaza Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Phone: 732-648-6423
Email: lisa.ligammari@gmail.com
What information we collect
1) Information you provide to us
Depending on how you use the Website, you may provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message content (for example, questions submitted through a contact form)
- Any other information you choose to include in your message
Please don’t include sensitive clinical details in the Website contact form or email. The form is intended for general questions and appointment requests.
2) Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Device type and browser type
- Pages you visit, time spent on pages, and referring/exit pages
- Approximate location (derived from IP)
This information is typically collected through cookies and similar technologies.
3) Downloads and forms
The Website may provide downloadable forms (for example, intake paperwork). If you download a form, we may receive standard technical data (such as the page you visited and your browser type), but we do not automatically receive the completed form unless you submit it to us.
How we use your information
We use information collected through the Website to:
- Respond to messages and questions
- Schedule or coordinate appointments
- Provide requested information about services
- Maintain Website security and prevent spam or abuse
- Understand Website usage and improve the Website
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
How we share your information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information in limited situations:
Service providers
We may use vendors who help operate the Website (hosting, website platform support, security, spam prevention, analytics). These providers are permitted to use information only to perform services for us.
Legal requirements
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.
Safety
We may share information when necessary to protect the rights, safety, and security of our practice, clients, and others.
Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device.
We may use cookies to:
- Make the Website function properly
- Remember preferences (where applicable)
- Measure Website traffic and performance
- Help protect the Website from spam and abuse
Your choices: You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some Website features may not work as intended.
Contact forms and communications
If you contact us through the Website, email, or phone:
- We use the information to respond and coordinate next steps.
- Email and text communications can carry privacy risks depending on your device, email provider, and settings. If you prefer not to use email or text, tell us and we can discuss alternatives.
Emergency note: The Website is not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Embedded content and third‑party links
Pages on the Website may include embedded content (for example, videos, maps, or social media links). Embedded content and third‑party sites may collect information about you under their own privacy policies.
Comments
The Website does not typically offer public blog comments. If comments are enabled in the future, we may collect the data shown in the comment form, along with IP address and browser user agent information to help with spam detection.
Accounts and login (if applicable)
If the Website ever provides user accounts or a client portal link, information you enter there is handled under the privacy practices and terms provided in that system.
How long we retain Website information
We keep Website inquiry messages and related records only as long as needed to:
- Respond to you
- Maintain appropriate business records
- Meet legal, regulatory, or insurance requirements
Retention for clinical records is handled separately under our client policies.
Your rights and choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Request access to personal information we have about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain information
To make a request, contact us using the information below.
Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect information collected through the Website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Children’s privacy
The Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact us
Lisa Ligammari, LCSW Counseling Services & Associates
Phone: 732-648-6423
Email: lisa.ligammari@gmail.com
Locations: 315 Route 34, Suite 106, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 • 80 Bridge Plaza Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726